Gidazepam

Gidazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative that is more commonly used in Russia, and it is not approved for use in the West. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative, and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. Gidazepam was developed in the Soviet Union in 1973 and is used in Russia to treat a range of conditions including anxiety, insomnia, epilepsy, and alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

Pharmacology[edit | edit source]

Gidazepam is a prodrug for desmethyldiazepam which is responsible for the therapeutic effects of gidazepam. Desmethyldiazepam is known to have a long elimination half-life and active metabolites, which can lead to accumulation of the drug in the system, particularly in the elderly.

Side effects[edit | edit source]

The side effects of gidazepam are similar to those of other benzodiazepines, and can include drowsiness, ataxia, dizziness, and headache. Long-term use of gidazepam can lead to drug tolerance, drug dependence, and withdrawal syndrome upon discontinuation.

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